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1. capitolhistory.orgUnited States Capitol Historical Society

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   Jun 27, 2024 · Discover our Capitol’s vast history as you explore the magnificent building where some of the most pivotal moments in American history took place. Led by our knowledgeable and passionate volunteers, this captivating experience offers an insider’s look at this world-famous building.

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     Congressman Fred Schwengel (pictured giving a tour) founded...

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3. www.britannica.com › place › Washington-DCWashington, D.C. - Capital, Founding, Monumental | Britannica

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   1 day ago · Washington, D.C. - Capital, Founding, Monumental: Washington was established as the capital of the United States as the result of a compromise following seven years of negotiation by members of the U.S. Congress as they tried to define the concept of a “federal enclave.”

4. www.yahoo.com › lifestyle › 6-books-explain-history6 books that explain the history and meaning of Juneteenth

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   Jun 9, 2024 · Collectively, these books about Juneteenth offer fresh perspectives on the history and culture of African Americans on a quest to fully express their freedom.

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     Project Blue Book: Declassified - The True Story of the D.C. UFO Sightings | History

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6. americanhistory.si.eduHome | National Museum of American History

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   4 days ago · Welcome to American History. The museum's world class collections help tell the complex history of our nation. We are located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Open today 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Plan Your Visit. Explore Civic Engagement.

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7. www.britannica.com › place › Washington-DCWashington, D.C. | History, Map, Population, & Facts

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   1 day ago · Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. The city of Washington was built on a gently undulating, low, wide peninsula of land bounded by the Potomac River and its tributary, the Anacostia, in the belief that the location would develop into an important commercial port.

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8. www.britannica.com › place › Washington-DCWashington, D.C. - Cultural Hub, Museums, Monuments

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   6 days ago · At the centre of Washington’s literary history are books written about national issues, the conduct of politics and government, and Washington society that have been written both by authors with D.C. roots and by authors whose tenure in the capital has been more limited.

9. www.washingtonpost.com › nation › 2024/06/18What to know about Juneteenth federal holiday and what’s ...

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   Jun 18, 2024 · 6 min. 179. On June 19, the United States observes Juneteenth to commemorate the end of slavery, a painful chapter in the nation’s history whose legacy continues to reverberate. Juneteenth — a ...